Sophia is the protagonist in the story who is a young girl who gets offered a prestigious award to relocate to a school in Austin, Texas. Her family does not understand why she wants to move 300 miles away from their tight family, customs, and traditions. As Sophia gets accepted and moves, she explains her difficulties fitting in with the rich kids, dealing with a racist girl, and being homesick. She eventually gets used to life away from home, and within time she fits perfectly into becoming a comadre. I believe the major strength of this book was Sophia’s will power, courage, and motivation to follow through with pursuing her dream to getting a better education, even if it meant being far away from family and what she was used to. Sophia experienced many forms of social development mentioned in the book “Making the Match”. She began to become independent by obtaining a job at a warehouse doing a job she disliked to make money for her entrance school fee. Sophia was also able to hold a friend-relationship with a boy that she would regularly travel down with back to Mc Allen during the holidays. I have to say that I really enjoyed reading this story because I can relate to Sophia’s culture and family traditions. I am also from the Rio Grande Valley and previously moved to Austin Texas for a better Job. My family was not very fond of my relocating, but I eventually gained their full support just as Sophia did. This book would be valuable to add to any collection because of the diversity and different cultures.
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